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    ISSUE 22.13 • 2025-03-31

    TAME YOUR TECH

    Susan Bradley

    By Susan Bradley

    Can you get a license for that?

    With the upcoming end of life of Windows 10, I’m often asked why I’m not recommending that you look for and install the long-term servicing channel (LTSC) version of Windows 10 or Windows 11.

    LTSC is a version of Windows 10 that was designed for devices that require minimal changes over time. It is primarily used in environments where stability and consistency are crucial, such as medical devices or industrial machinery. It is not available to the public and can be purchased only through volume licensing. It’s a platform that is intentionally not bloated, and it comes with fewer pre-installed apps, such as Microsoft Store, Cortana, and Edge (until the 2021 version). While it gets regular security updates, it does not get feature releases.

    Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (22.13.0, 2025-03-31).
    This story also appears in our public Newsletter.